A 7:00 AM Delta Airlines Flight to Atlanta experienced an engine fire on preparation for take-off. When the plane stopped on the taxiway the passengers activated the emergency escape shutes and evacuated the plane. Ambulances transported 12 passengers to local hospitals for injuries that occurred as a result of using the shutes.

Passengers that wanted to continue were put on another flight that left at 9:30 AM.

Although the engine did catch fire, officials say the fire was contained to the engine and passengers in the cabin were not in any danger.

09-11 .. 343 "All Gave Some..Some Gave ALL" God Bless..R.I.P.
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